MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,356 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)
Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)
Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Oil leak
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
oil leak
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y42 HWG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y42 HWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Y42 HWG registered?
Y42 HWG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y42 HWG safe to buy?
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